Record #:

11516

Author(s):

Dickey, Charles H.

Abstract:

Cleveland County native Thomas Dixon is a world famous author, playwright, and lecturer. He has written a number of novels, as well as plays, sermons, and works of nonfiction. One of his most famous novels was The Clansman.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 43, Mar 1934, p6, por

Subject(s):

Authors--Cleveland County; Dixon, Thomas F. Jr., 1864-1946

Record #:

11517

Author(s):

Abstract:

William Rufus King was one of North Carolina's greatest citizens. Although he was a great a legislator, statesman, diplomat, and patriot, few people have ever heard of him. He was also the thirteenth Vice-President of the United States.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 43, Mar 1934, p8, 26, por

Subject(s):

King, William Rufus Devane, 1786-1853

Record #:

11518

Author(s):

Smith, Gordon

Abstract:

In this continuing series of articles on the various departments of North Carolina state government, Smith discusses the Department of the Adjutant General. Created by the legislature in 1806, it is among the oldest departments in North Carolina state government. General J. Van B. Metts is the present head of the department.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 43, Mar 1934, p11, 26, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina Adjutant General's Office

Record #:

11544

Author(s):

Lucas, Wade H.

Abstract:

In this continuing series of biographical sketches of members of the state legislature, Lucas discusses Carl LeRoy Bailey, State Senator from Washington County. Bailey supported Senator Angus MacLean, who was largely responsible for legislation in the 1933 General Assembly that allowed the state take over the operation of the public school system.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 43, Mar 1934, p25, por

Subject(s):

Public schools; Bailey, Carl LeRoy, 1898-1966; Legislators--Washington County